FOURTH GR UPDATE: DEC. 16, 2009

STORY WRITING AND READING:
The Fourth Grade has done a tremendous job of writing the introductions to their stories! I'm very pleased with the creativity they've shown in interpreting the pictures I've asked them to use for inspirtation. The students will be working on the different parts of their stories throughout the coming months and reading these out loud in front of the class.
STORY READING:
After the students have written the different components of their stories(introduction, body and conclusion), I've asked them to read these to the class. The students have worked very hard not only on their writing, but also on their reading. They've done this by reading their introductions back and forth to a partner. With my supervision, they've been able to work on their Spanish pronuciation and how to use verbs when writing about another person.
CELEBRATIONS:
The students have enjoyed their classmates' story-introductions while eating plantain chips and pretzels. This lead to fun discussions about Plantains and all the different types of bananas that are eaten in Latin America!
LOCATION WORDS/AT HOME SUPPORT:
Recently, the students took an Evaluation (Quiz) on location words. Although most of the kids know these words very well, please go over them routinely at home so they won't forget them. SUGGESTIONS: ASK THEM TO TAKE A FAVORITE ITEM (BOOK, STUFFED ANIMAL, ETC.) AND TELL YOU WHERE IT'S LOCATED IN RELATION TO ANOTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEM. THEY CAN ALSO TELL YOU WHERE THEY THEMSELVES ARE IN RELATION TO THE LIVING ROOM FURNITURE. ¡BUENA SUERTE!/GOOD LUCK!

DEBAJO DE - UNDERNEATH
JUNTO A - NEXT TO
DELANTE DE - IN FRONT OF
ENCIMA DE - ON TOP OF
EN MEDIO DE - IN THE MIDDLE OF (AS IN THE MIDDLE OF A CIRCLE)
DETRáS DE - BEHIND
ENTRE - IN BETWEEN (AS IN BETWEEN TWO OBJECTS)
EN - "IN" OR "ON"

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDREN AND HAVE A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY!!!
MRS. STARR : )